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NIT Rourkela is a highly reputed institute in India, recognized for its academic excellence across different categories. In the 2024 NIRF rankings, it secured the #34 rank in the 'Overall' category, demonstrating its strength as a leading educational institution. In the 'Overall' category, NIT Rourkela ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2024.

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NIT Rourkela
Ranking Highlights

Ranking bodies, including NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, Times, etc. have acknowledged NIT Rourkela for its outstanding academic performance across various categories. Refer to the table below for more information on NIT Rourkela - National Institute of Technology ranking achievements.

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

B.Arch

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

#13

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#34

3rd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Orissa in 2025->

NIT Rourkela
NIRF Ranking 2025

Across the years, it is observed that NIT Rourkela is consistently recognised as a highly-ranked institute in different categories by NIRF 2024 among other institutes by excelling in key areas such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, and many more. In the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have improved in comparison with last year's ranking. In 2024, NIT Rourkela climbed 3 ranks to #34 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive

It has been seen that within the category of 'Engineering', the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 3 ranks to #19 rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

In the 'Architecture and Planning' category, the institute's ranks have exhibited a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 1 rank to #9 rank in the 'Architecture and Planning' category by the NIRF ranking.

Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.Arch	8	9	7
B.E. / B.Tech	16	19	13
Business & Management Studies	– / –	– / –	34
Science	– / –	– / –	9

NIT Rourkela Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

As per the NIRF 2024 rankings, NIT Rourkela achieved a rank #34 in the 'Overall' category. It stands on par with renowned institutions like IIT Dhanbad and JSS Mysore under the NIRF 'Overall' category. Explore the year-wise comparison of NIT Rourkela with other leading institutes below.

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
NIT Rourkela	34
Chandigarh University	32
IIT Indore	33
IIT Dhanbad	35
JSS Mysore	36

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NIT Rourkela
Times Higher Education Ranking 2025

According to Times Higher Education's ranking, NIT Rourkela has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'Overall' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have demonstrated a fluctuating trend when compared to last year

NIT Rourkela Ranking
Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times Higher Education 2024 ranking, NIT Rourkela has achieved rank #601–800, while the MG University, Kerala has been ranked at #501–600. Refer to the table below for the Times Higher Education's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
National Institute of Technology Rourkela	601–800
MG University, Kerala	501–600
Shoolini University	501–600
Thapar University	601–800
IIT Guwahati	601–800

NIT Rourkela
Times Ranking 2025

Based on the Times ranking, NIT Rourkela has achieved a higher position when compared to many other institutes. This means that the institute is considered to be doing better in terms of various factors evaluated by the ranking system. For more information about NIT Rourkela's ranking according to the Times, students can refer to the table provided below:

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	36	5	8

NIT Rourkela Ranking
Times Ranking Comparison

NIT Rourkela consistently performs well in the 'Engineering' category in the Times rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #36 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, BVCOE, and KCGCT. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: Times Ranking 2023
College Name	Engineering 2023
National Institute of Technology Rourkela	36
BVCOE	34
KCGCT	35
BLDEACET	37
Amity Gwalior	38

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NIT Rourkela
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025

Over the years, it can be noticed that NIT Rourkela has been ranked as a good institute in different areas by the QS World University Rankings 2024. This means that the college is considered well-regarded and does well in various aspects according to the rankings. In the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 10 ranks to #291 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the secon

NIT Rourkela's rankings in 'Southern Asia' category have displayed a decreasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, NIT Rourkela fell 8 ranks to #67 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. View year-by-year NIT Rourkela QS World University Rankings in the below table:

NIT Rourkela Ranking
QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

In 2024, NIT Rourkela got #291-300 rank under the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. Comparing NIT Rourkela ranking 2024 with other top Universities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology ranks better in the list as it has been ranked at #271-280 in the same category by QS World University Rankings 2024. Students can check the year-wise comparison analysis of NIT Rourkela with other top colleges:

NIT Rourkela vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2024
College Name	Asia 2024
National Institute of Technology Rourkela	291-300
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	271-280
Thapar University	281-290
Madras University	291-300
NIT Rourkela	291-300

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B.Arch

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
NIRF	8	9	7

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Times	36	5	8
NIRF	16	19	13

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NIRF	34

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Various companies like Microsoft, Tata Steel, Mu Sigma, Adobe, Myntra, Qualcomm and Bajaj visit our college for placements.

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In M.Tech. in Industrial Design, few companies visit our college for placements in the previous placement session.

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B.Tech. in Mining Engineering - Batch of 2029

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Absolutely the best college with a tag as NITian, good placement and a bright future in every field.

Placements: Well, I'm from the mining department, and to be honest, among all NITs and IITs, NIT Rourkela offered the best facility and placement for mining engineering, due to the available mines in Odisha. 98% of our seniors got placed in various companies like Coal India, Hindustan Petroleum and other mining industries. Many also learn coding and finance to get a placement in the desired companies. The highest was 45 LPA, and the lowest was 5 LPA, with an average of 11 LPA. NIT Rourkela offered an outstanding base for mining engineering. Roles like mining designer, etc., are also offered.

Infrastructure: Literally, you will get everything in the hostel, from free Wi-Fi to a gym, everything is available. Facilities like a central library, swimming pool, gym in both campus and hostel, computer labs, free Wi-Fi, an outstanding building with stunning classrooms, smart boards, and AC. Study room, TV room, dining room, game arena, TT court, badminton court, basketball court, hockey court, chess, and Uno, everything is easily accessible and for everyone to use. A temple, hospital, free checkup, sports complex, many canteens and a food court are available.

Faculty: As the 2nd best NIT, I can confirm that the curriculum, strict courses, and teachers are all qualified and help you to your best. Teachers also focus on the mental health of the students. Each students get assigned a faculty advisor for their helpful needs. The study here is so peaceful and really good. Although semester exams are too strict and hard, the attendance policy is 85% compulsory.

Other: Well, with my JEE marks, I was assigned this branch, though it was not my dream one, but still it's so good with a helpful senior, nice teacher and freedom in this course. I wish to learn more from my branch. The fests and events here are literally the best among all. The biggest fests of East India are organised by NIT Rourkela too. The campus is vibrant and beautiful. The crowd is organised and don't stand out a lot. You can get a lot of scholarships due to the big name of NIT Rourkela. Every facility, like tech, dance, music, design, and sports, is present.

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028

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Review of Electrical Engineering at NIT Rourkela.

Placements: About 80% students got placed. The highest package was 62.44 Lacs per annum, the lowest package was not available, while the average package was 14.10 Lacs per annum. Top recruiting companies are. Texas Instruments, Bharat Petroleum, JSW, ExxonMobil. Amazon, etc. Almost every eligible student received internship opportunities. Top roles offered are hardware engineers, analogue and digital design engineers and power system engineers.

Infrastructure: There is no Wi-Fi available in the classroom, but we can access the internet using the LAN cable provided to us in our rooms. There are air-conditioned classrooms with smart boards, and the labs are equipped with decent equipment. There is a central library with over 60,000 books and access to digital resources. Hostels are safe and offer accommodation with amenities like a common room. The quality of food is decent. There are options for vegetarian and non-vegetarian people. They serve four times a day. There is a health centre on the campus.

Faculty: The teachers are highly qualified. Some of them are from top institutions like IITs. The teaching quality is good, and the teachers are quite knowledgeable and generally helpful. The curriculum is relevant, and it makes a student industry-ready. Thus, the mature exams are moderately difficult, with about 80 to 90% students passing each semester.

Reviewed on 24 Sep 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028

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Review of mechanical engineering at NIT Rourkela.

Placements: About 85% of students got placed. The highest package is 10 LPA, the lowest package is 3.9 LPA, and the average package is 9.3 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Tata Motors, Mahindra, and BHEL. Top roles offered include Hardware Engineer, Graduate Training Engineer, and roles related to Mechanical Engineering in the manufacturing sector.

Infrastructure: There is no Wi-Fi in the classrooms. We can access the internet using LAN cables provided in our rooms. Classrooms are air-conditioned and have smart boards. There is a large central library with over 60,000 books and access to digital resources. Hostels are safe and provide comfortable accommodation with amenities like common rooms. The food quality is decent. It has a large variety of options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. A 24/7 medical facility is available at the nearest health center.

Faculty: Faculty is well-qualified, mostly consisting of Ph.D. holders from top institutions. Teachers are knowledgeable and generally helpful. The teaching quality is good. The curriculum is not highly relevant, and the exams are moderately difficult, with a pass percentage around 80 to 90%.

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2025Read More

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M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2026

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Review of the Master of Science in Mathematics at NIT Rourkela.

Placements: Approximately 60% of the students get placed. The highest package is 14.45 LPA, while the average package is 7.36 LPA, and the lowest package is 5.48 LPA. The majority of the students tend to pursue research careers. Almost all the students get internships.

Infrastructure: There are no Wi-Fi-enabled classrooms. But we can access the internet using LAN cables provided in our rooms. Classrooms are air-conditioned and have smart boards. There is a large central library with over 60,000 books and access to digital resources. The hostels are safe. They provide comfortable accommodation with amenities like common rooms. The food is decent and hygienic. They offers a variety of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The Health Center is open all day, and access to doctors is available throughout the day.

Faculty: Faculty members are well-equipped, mostly Ph.D. holders from top institutions like IITs. Teachers are knowledgeable and generally helpful. The curriculum is relevant, with high exposure to research and internships. The play is coordinated by Shabina. The exams are moderately difficult, with a pass percentage around 80-90%.

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering - Batch of 2028

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Review of Bachelor's of Technology in Chemical Engineering at NIT Rourkela.

Placements: The placement percentage for students in Chemical Engineering is more than 95%. The lowest package is 3.3 LPA, while the average package is 13.0 LPA. The top recruiting companies are ONGC, ExxonMobil, ITC, and Bharat Petroleum. About 90% of students get internships, mostly at IITs, BARC, and BPCL. The top roles offered are generally research roles in the chemical engineering domain.

Infrastructure: There is no Wi-Fi in the classrooms. But we can access the internet using LAN cables provided in our rooms. Classrooms are air-conditioned and have smart boards. The library is well-equipped with over 60,000 books. They are access to online digital resources and journals. The hostels are safe, with comfortable accommodation and amenities like common rooms and sports courts. The food is decent, with a variety of options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Medical facilities include a health center with 24/7 doctor availability and pharmacy services.

Faculty: Faculty members are well-qualified, with some holding PhDs from IITs and others from international universities. The teaching quality is good. Teachers are knowledgeable and generally helpful. The course is not highly relevant. The semester exams are moderately difficult, with about 80-90% of students passing each semester.

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Industrial Design - Batch of 2028

3.8

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Review of the Industrial Design course at NIT Rourkela.

Placements: Around 60 to 70% of students got placed. The average package is about 13.98 LPA. The highest package at my college is 62.44 LPA for the whole college. Top recruiting companies are Mahindra, TCS, Wipro, and Rubrik. Intensive opportunities are few for industrial design. Top roles offered are product design, manufacturing design, and ergonomics.

Infrastructure: There is no Wi-Fi in the classrooms, but we can access the internet through LAN cables present in our rooms. Classrooms are air-conditioned and have smart boards. There is a large central library with over 60,000 books and access to digital resources. Hostels are average, offering comfortable accommodation. Food is decent, with options for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian people. A health center with 24X7 doctor is available, and pharmacy services are available.

Faculty: Faculty members are well-equipped. Some of them have earned their Ph.D. from top institutions like IITs. Some are also from international universities. Teaching quality is good. Teachers are quite knowledgeable and generally helpful. The curriculum is not highly relevant. Semester exams are moderately difficult with a pass percentage of about 80 to 90%.

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2025Read More

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What is the cutoff for MSc in NIT Rourkela?

Answered 2 months ago

NIT Rourkela offers admission to MSc specialisations on the basis of IIT JAM exam results, followed by CCMN counselling. NIT Rourkela CCMN cutoff has been released for round 5. The cutoff was released category-wise for the All India category candidates. Among the General AI category, the closing ran

Neha Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Which college is better for integrated M.Sc among NIT Rourkela and NISER Bhubaneswar?

Answered 3 months ago

Choose NISER Bhubaneswar if you're research oriented, aiming for top PhD programs or R&D positions, and prefer a stipend-supported campus with strong scientific mentorship.

Choose NIT Rourkela if you want a blend of academic education and industry-ready placements, with flexibility to pursue engineer

Alisha Alam

Contributor-Level 6

Will I get admission into NIT Rourkela for M.Sc chemistry? I got AIR 813 in IIT JAM 2025 general category.

Answered 3 months ago

The closing rank for general category in M.Sc Chemistry was around 787.

You rank is actually very close to the cutoff.

You may receive a seat in 2nd round or 3rd round as it might change across the rounds when seats freed.

Congratulations on your excellent rank and all the best.

Shruthi Gangatkar

Contributor-Level 6

Is it expensive to study BTech at NIT Rourkela?

Answered 3 months ago

NIT Rourkela offers the flagship Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme in a variety of specializations. The course is a popular programme for students seeking to build a career in Engineering. The total tuition fees for NIT Rourkela BTech is INR 5 L - 6.25 L. Students can also check out the vario

Ashwin Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Which is better among IIT Bhubaneswar and NIT Rourkela?

Answered a year ago

The rankings of IIT Bhubaneswar and NIT Rourkela are different. NIT Rourkela is ranked 16th in the engineering college and IIT Bhubaneswar is ranked 47th according to NIRF ranking. and NIT Rourkella come among top 50 college in the country while IIT Bhubneshawar come among 20 indias top engineering

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